It's true...LightBuckets has large, expensive, research-grade telescopes designed to tease faint wisps of light out of the depths of space. Astrophotographers and researchers use our telescopes to squeeze every photon out of the ether. What many LightBuckets visitors don't realize is that they can produce stunning color astro images for under $20 with our telescopes as well.



This image of Messier 16 is just one example of what you can produce with LightBuckets Easy Imaging. It was captured using Easy Imaging set at Level 1 and it has had only slight brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpening post processing. Level 1 is the least expensive way to image on LightBuckets at a cost of just 20 points...that's $20.00 or less depending on how many points you purchase at a time.



With our large aperture telescopes and powerful CCD cameras this image of M27 shows the quality of images you can get in just 20 minutes of imaging time. And, Easy Imaging levels go all the way up to Level 10 where you will capture absolutely stunning detail in your targets with a total imaging time of 2 hours.



Above is another Easy Imaging Level 1 image, this time of the globular cluster M5. A little additional post-processing was done to balance the bright core of the cluster with the surrounding stars. With LightBuckets, you get all the original image data so you can make your images even better.

With Easy Imaging, we have designed a very simple to use system for picking your targets and setting up your imaging runs. And at extremely affordable price points that are in reach of everyone.

No matter whether you're just learning or a seasoned pro, be sure to give Easy Imaging a try the next time you are ready to image at LightBuckets!